Baxter Police Chief Danny Holmes said a new distracted driving law that goes into effect Monday will be a priority for enforcement. The Eddie Conrad Act increases the number of points that can be charged to a person’s driving record if they are pulled over for being distracted by a cell phone. Holmes said people do not understand the dangers ... Read More »
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Multiple Police Agencies Gather In Putnam County To Train For Major Emergencies
Multiple police agencies across the region gathered at Monterey’s Heritage Academy on Tuesday to train for emergencies like active shooting events. Captain Darrin Stout of the Cookeville Police said 12 agencies were present for the training. Putnam, Overton, Cumberland and Fentress county represented the Upper Cumberland at the event. Stout said the training allowed for multiple agencies to get experience ... Read More »
One Juvenile Killed In Friday Shooting At West End Park, Suspects At Large
One juvenile killed in a Friday afternoon shooting at Cookeville’s West End Park. Cookeville Police responded around 4:05pm Friday afternoon to the park located just west of Willow Avenue. Police found two juveniles with gunshot wounds. Both were transported to Cookeville Regional, where one was pronounced dead. The suspects remain unidentified and at large, according to Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard. ... Read More »
Cookeville Police Ask For Tips In Bob’s Body Shop Burglary
Cookeville Police are seeking any information on car parts and electronics stolen from Bob’s Body Shop over the last few weeks. The timeline of when the goods were stolen remains a question mark. Public Information Officer Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the items were discovered to be missing this week but it is believed they were taken some time in the ... Read More »
Cookeville Police Respond to Vandalism In City Parks, Have Lead In Dogwood Park Vandalism
Cookeville Police will be increasing their presence in city parks over the coming weeks following multiple vandalism incidents. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said police are increasing their drive-throughs in parks as well as increasing patrols. Leonard said after reviewing cameras in the area, police are following up a potential lead in the Dogwood Park Labor Day vandalism. “Vandalism effects everyone,” Leonard ... Read More »
Sheriffs Department & Cookeville Police Looking To Question Man
The Putnam County Sheriffs Department and Cookeville Police are asking for your help in finding a man for questioning. 33-year-old Luther Glass stands 6-0, weighing 130. He is a black man last seen wearing a grey shirt and carrying a red backpack. Glass was last seen leaving the Cookeville square, walking south on North Washington Avenue. If you have any ... Read More »
Cookeville Police Department Seeking Citizens to Help Keep Kids Safe
Cookeville Police Department is looking for citizens ready to help keep kids safe for School Patrol positions. Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said that members of the School Patrol act much like crossing guards. The responsibilities of the School Patrol include helping manage traffic as well as seeing children safely across the street and around vehicles. “But really this is an opportunity ... Read More »
Power Athletics Owner Jailed On Steroid Manufacture And Sell Charges
The former owner of a Cookeville training facility has been arrested on charges of possessing, selling, and manufacturing anabolic steroids. Justin Henry owned Power Athletics on Interstate Drive. Cookeville Police Detectives issued a search warrant in October of last year, where they found a large amount of suspected anabolic steroids at the business. The TBI crime lab confirmed the analysis. ... Read More »
Cookeville Police Grant To Help Offset Costs Of Training
Cookeville Police will get an assist from the state to train personnel through a new five-year grant. Police Lieutenant Anthony Leonard said the $40,000 annually will assist with officers who attend the Law Enforcement Training Academy. “What that means is that each cadet that we send to the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy, once they complete the academy and they ... Read More »
Cookeville Man Stabbed In Dispute With Neighbor Sunday Afternoon
A Cookeville man stabbed Sunday afternoon after an apparent dispute with a neighbor that included multiple shots fired. 46-year-old Eddy Dyer taken to Cookeville Regional after the incident at 611 South Willow Avenue. The suspect, identified as 31-year old Lee Anderson of Cookeville, surrendered to Cookeville Police. Anderson reportedly stabbed Dyer, then fired several rounds inside the apartment building. He ... Read More »